i'm kaitlyn phipps, a wedding and family photographer located in southwest virginia.

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so glad you are here

Busy. I can’t tell you how much I loathe that word. It’s so often a barrier, an excuse, an easy way to drive yourself or others into isolation. SO often this is the answer when we ask someone how they’re doing, and lately, it’s the first thing that comes to mind when I think of how […]

Personal, Photographers

how to avoid burnout

I’ve blogged a little in the past few months about lots of things that I wish I had a time turner for, aka time machine Harry Potter style. Being a bride is a flurry of advice given to you that you’ve not asked for, articles on Pinterest telling you how to plan your wedding, and […]

For the Bride, Personal, Photographers

should’ve, could’ves, and would’ves…date your fiancé

I’ve learned SO much about the photography/wedding industry in the last 3 years. And it’s crazy that it’s been almost 2.5 years since this business started officially! It’s been long and short at the same time and I know there is still so long to go and so much to learn. I have noticed some […]

Personal, Photographers

why my dream isn’t to go full time…and why that’s okay.

Another few months go by and another Abby Grace workshop has passed :] If you’ve been around you KNOW that I love Abby and what a valuable friend and asset she’s been to my business since the very beginning. As my little business has grown, she’s been one of my biggest cheerleaders and I feel […]

Photographers, Portraits, Weddings

a practical wedding workshop with abby grace – summer 2015

What a whirlwind of a week! It’s been so exciting to finally reveal what we’ve been up to behind the scenes and maybe even more exciting to hear how all of you have responded! So many people who have been reading the blog since it was *gasp* a tumblr quite a few years ago have […]

Bridal Portraits, Engagements, Personal, Photographers, Portraits, Weddings

the details and heart behind the new KPP